Forklift Operator
Summary
Moves levers and presses pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus. Positions forks, lifting platform, or other lifting device under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials and transports load to designated area. Unloads and stacks material by raising and lowering lifting device. Inventories materials on work floor, and supplies workers with materials as needed. Keeps record of inventory.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Moves levers and presses pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus.
- Positions forks, lifting platform, or other lifting device under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials and transports load to designated area.
- Unloads and stacks material by raising and lowering lifting device.
- Inventories materials on work floor, and supplies workers with materials as needed.
- Keeps record of inventory.
About the Role
Great Southern Wood Preserving, Inc. is the industry's leading producer of pressure-treated lumber products for D-I-Y retail home centers, pro dealers, and other retail building-related segments. Our YellaWood® brand pressure-treated pine is widely known to consumers throughout the South who use it for various outdoor building projects. Great Southern also distributes a large volume of products from many of the best-known brands in the industry.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED preferred.
- Must have at least 3 years previous forklift experience.
- Lumber experience a plus!
Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED preferred.
- Must have at least 3 years previous forklift experience.
- Lumber experience a plus!
Benefits
We offer competitive pay and a full benefits package including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid vacation and holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Dependent scholarship program
Schedule
This is a full-time position offering competitive pay and full benefit package.